Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of partial building construction.
XIXe siècle
Changes or extensions
Changes or extensions XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Second period of work mentioned.
4 janvier 1951
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 4 janvier 1951 (≈ 1951)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades including the balcony on half chunks and roofs (cad. 156): inscription by decree of 4 January 1951
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources insufficient to identify historical actors.
Origin and history
The old house of the Sisters is a monument located in Collonges-la-Rouge, in the department of Corrèze (New Aquitaine). Dating from the 16th and 19th centuries, it illustrates the civil architecture of these periods, with remarkable elements like a balcony on half-cradle. This building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 4 January 1951, bears witness to the urban and religious evolution of the village, known for its constructions in red sandstone.
The official protection of the building relates specifically to its facades and roofs, highlighting their heritage value. Collonges-la-Rouge, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, owes part of its charm to this type of historic houses, often linked to community or religious life. Although the sources do not specify the exact use of this building over the centuries, its name evokes an occupation by a female congregation, typical of the reception or care structures of the modern era.
The location of the house, in the heart of the village (5089 Le Bourg), strengthens its anchor in the historical fabric of Collonges. The available data do not mention public opening or current function (visit, accommodation, etc.), but its status as a Historic Monument makes it a point of interest for heritage lovers. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), possibly reflecting uncertainties about its exact coordinates in the databases.
